Winds of change
4 May 2021
Maritime Industry
Think of it as Oil Patch version 2.0.
As the nation's nascent offshore wind industry begins revving up, New London and the surrounding region are poised to become front-and-center in the push to bring large-scale offshore renewable energy to the nation.
Roughly 10 big commercial wind projects — some languishing in the pipeline for years — are beginning to catch a tangible updraft. Once turning, colossal turbines rising off southern New England's coast will bring enough power ashore to light millions of homes.
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Noank has been transformed over the past few weeks. The quaintness of the seaside village has remained, but other things have magically morphed.
The sign on the iconic Carson’s Store has been replaced with one proclaiming: Sand Dollar Café. Near the town dock, a 40-foot Ferris wheel materialized...
New London Airport will be the site of a spring exhibit titled “Take Flight,” featuring aviation-inspired, colorful mosaic tiles handcrafted by local artists Paul and Esther
Halferty of Lilywork Artisan Tile in Stonington.
The exhibit will be on view from now through June 30, and is coordinated by...
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Chelsea Groton to update headquarters building
Apr 29 2021Chelsea Groton Bank has submitted plans for a major overhaul of its headquarters building and bank branch on Poquonnock Road.
An artist's rendering of the project, unveiled during the bank's annual meeting Tuesday, shows a building update featuring plenty of glass, with the intent of modernizing the building inside...